A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?

According to BBC Sport, US manager Mauricio Pochettino said he felt disappointed with too many people who dragged "politics and manipulation" into the game, as his side's World Cup exit was overshadowed by talk over Folarin Balogun's availability.

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